Question 1

Research has shown that network groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  create divisions in the workplace. 
B)  are bad experiences for minority employees. 
C)  help retain minority employees. 
D)  reduce creativity by being homogeneous. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  create divisions in the workplace. 
B)  are bad experiences for minority employees. 
C)  help retain minority employees. 
D)  reduce creativity by being homogeneous. 
E)  none of these. C

Question 2

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic 
B)  Asian 
C)  African American 
D)  European 
E)  White 
A)  Hispanic 
B)  Asian 
C)  African American 
D)  European 
E)  White A

Question 3

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

The concept of a glass wall is that invisible barriers (or glass walls) prevent women and minorities from taking important lateral movement within organizations. These results in preventing significant experience in areas such as line supervisor positions that would enable women and minorities to advance vertically. The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions. Prevailing attitudes and subtle biases combine to prevent significant vertical movement to these groups.

Question 4

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  aging workforce. 
B)  growth in Hispanic and Asian workers. 
C)  women outnumbering men 
D)  growth in foreign-born population. 
E)  younger workforce. 
A)  aging workforce. 
B)  growth in Hispanic and Asian workers. 
C)  women outnumbering men 
D)  growth in foreign-born population. 
E)  younger workforce.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most common diversity initiative, according to Fortune 1000 respondents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Community outreach 
B)  Mentor relationships 
C)  Accommodating special needs 
D)  Training and education 
E)  Diversity-focused recruiting 
A)  Community outreach 
B)  Mentor relationships 
C)  Accommodating special needs 
D)  Training and education 
E)  Diversity-focused recruiting

Question 6

_____ involves exposing traditional managers to nontraditional peers to help break down stereotypical beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Revelation 
B)  Exposure 
C)  Publicity 
D)  Innovative breakdown 
E)  Cultural barrier breakdown 
A)  Revelation 
B)  Exposure 
C)  Publicity 
D)  Innovative breakdown 
E)  Cultural barrier breakdown

Question 7

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13, which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans are formal. 
B)  Americans value punctuality. 
C)  Americans believe in work. 
D)  Americans are independent and individualistic. 
E)  Americans are competitive. 
A)  Americans are formal. 
B)  Americans value punctuality. 
C)  Americans believe in work. 
D)  Americans are independent and individualistic. 
E)  Americans are competitive.

Question 8

Unfortunately, companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover, absenteeism, and the risk of lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define workforce diversity. Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

Accepted Answer

Workforce diversity means the hiring and

Question 10

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Childcare 
B)  Flexible work schedule 
C)  Home-based employment 
D)  Maternity or paternity leaves 
E)  All of these 
A)  Childcare 
B)  Flexible work schedule 
C)  Home-based employment 
D)  Maternity or paternity leaves 
E)  All of these

Question 11

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  barriers to entry. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  equal opportunity. 
D)  the glass wall. 
E)  the glass ceiling. 
A)  barriers to entry. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  equal opportunity. 
D)  the glass wall. 
E)  the glass ceiling.

Question 12

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Scenario - Sarah's Sharks 
As the marketing director for Sarah's Sharks, Gloria Riviera is particularly well aware of diversity within the firm's clients in the market place. As a successful woman manager, she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Sarah's Sharks.
-Gloria can enjoy higher success through diversity by accommodating employees' special needs, including all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  reassess job scheduling and child care policies for single parent employees. 
B)  provide training material and information packages in foreign languages for non-English-speaking employees. 
C)  provide paternity and maternity leave and flexible hours for dual income families. 
D)  provide long-term care and life benefits for elderly of disabled workers. 
E)  all of these are valid strategies. 
A)  reassess job scheduling and child care policies for single parent employees. 
B)  provide training material and information packages in foreign languages for non-English-speaking employees. 
C)  provide paternity and maternity leave and flexible hours for dual income families. 
D)  provide long-term care and life benefits for elderly of disabled workers. 
E)  all of these are valid strategies.

Question 14

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ means that an organization accommodates several...

Question 16

Mentoring programs are not consistent with the Civil Rights Act of 1991 that requires the diversification of middle and upper management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most organizations make a conscious effort to shift from a pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of these actions did the U.S. Supreme Court take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restricted the definition of sexual harassment to exclude office romance. 
B)  Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include same sex harassment. 
C)  Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include harassment of men by female coworkers. 
D)  Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include same sex harassment and harassment of men by female coworkers. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  Restricted the definition of sexual harassment to exclude office romance. 
B)  Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include same sex harassment. 
C)  Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include harassment of men by female coworkers. 
D)  Broadened the definition of sexual harassment to include same sex harassment and harassment of men by female coworkers. 
E)  None of these.

Research has shown that network groups:

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT:

Which of the following is the most common diversity initiative, according to Fortune 1000 respondents?

_____ involves exposing traditional managers to nontraditional peers to help break down stereotypical beliefs.

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13, which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

Unfortunately, companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover, absenteeism, and the risk of lawsuits.

Define workforce diversity. Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to:

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

_____ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Mentoring programs are not consistent with the Civil Rights Act of 1991 that requires the diversification of middle and upper management.

Most organizations make a conscious effort to shift from a pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

Which of these actions did the U.S. Supreme Court take?

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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

Research has shown that network groups:

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT:

Which of the following is the most common diversity initiative, according to Fortune 1000 respondents?

_____ involves exposing traditional managers to nontraditional peers to help break down stereotypical beliefs.

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13, which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

Unfortunately, companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover, absenteeism, and the risk of lawsuits.

Define workforce diversity. Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to:

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

_____ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Mentoring programs are not consistent with the Civil Rights Act of 1991 that requires the diversification of middle and upper management.

Most organizations make a conscious effort to shift from a pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

Which of these actions did the U.S. Supreme Court take?

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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